Now that Peyton Manning and Michael Vick have received new megadeals, the next NFL quarterback in line for a big contract could be the Saints MVP, Drew Brees.

Brees confirmed to The Times-Picayune that his agent, Tom Condon, and the Saints are discussing a contract extension. Brees is in the final year of a six-year, $60 million contract he signed as a free agent in '06.

Now that Peyton Manning and Michael Vick have received new megadeals, the next NFL quarterback in line for a big contract could be Drew Brees. (AP Photo)

"They've been in discussions," Brees said. "That's been ongoing."

Though both sides appear interested in working out a long-term deal, there's always the possibility the Saints could put the franchise tag on Brees if negotiations don't work out.

Brees, who was the MVP when the Saints beat the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV after the '09 season, has started 79 of 80 regular-season games over the past five years. In each of those seasons, he has passed for more than 4,300 yards, thrown for at least 26 touchdowns and completed more than 64 percent of his attempts.

Brees was asked about his contract situation in the wake of the six-year, $100 million deal Vick signed with the Eagles earlier this week.

"I did see it," Brees said. "It looks like a nice contract. Obviously, I don't know any of the details other than the six years and $100 million."